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Vol. 1, ISSUE 14 EScapes Gulf Coast Newsletter
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Greetings!
Springing forward
to St. Patty's Day
We've almost survived Spring Break 2012 and now it's onward to St. Patrick's Day! With only a few days to prepare, we decided to include a variety of recipes for Green dishes for the perfect Irish celebration. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did! (A special thank you to Linda Sharlow for both assisting and feeding us!)
Our next issue will be out March 28.
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Pan Jam Steel Drum Festival in Kemah TX
The Kemah Lighthouse District comes alive with the beat of Steel Drums, Fire Dancers, Exotic bird shows, pet contest and a large variety of entertainment as the 9th Annual Kemah "Pan Jam" Steel Drum Festival sets up shop on Saturday March 24, 11-10 & Sunday, March 25 11 - 6.
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 | | Gulf Coast Beach Voted Best in U.S. |
Gulf Coast Beach Voted Best in U.S.
St. Pete Beach in Florida was recently voted the Best Beach Destination in the United States in TripAdvisor's annual Travel Choice Awards. In announcing the results, TripAdvisor told why St. Pete Beach ... more info |
Recipes: Spicy, Fruity & Wickedly Yummy Drinks From Tommy Bahama
Our friends at Tommy Bahama were kind enough to share some fresh beach drinks with us. They've put a new twist on some old favorites which will jazz up your next party or happy hour. Ahoy, me mateys, Drink Up!
Spicy Kumquat Margarita - Add some kick to your drink mixing routine by slicing and stirring in some spicy jalapeno. This flavorful twist on your basic margarita will have you dreaming of a Mexican vacation. Muddle the jalapeno and ... drink recipes
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Florida Keys Coral Expert Named CNN Hero
A Florida Keys coral restoration expert has been named a CNN Hero for his pioneering efforts to develop techniques to preserve coral reefs and motivate public support for a cause that attracts environmentally conscious vacationers. The honor for Ken Nedimyer, founder and president of Key ... more info |
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Texas Railean Rum First Rum Certified "MADE in USA"
Railean Rum recently became the first and only rum certified "MADE in USA" in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission requirements under federal law. This Houston/Galveston distillery handcrafts each batch of the rustic, piratey drinks using unsulfured, Grade-A sugarcane molasses
 from the Gulf Coast. Crafted with quality over quantity in mind, the smooth, clean spirit is enhanced by aging in new, double-charred American oak barrels to extract maximum color, aroma and flavor. Qualifying for the MADE in USA CERTIFIED® / USA-C™ Seal signifies that a manufactured product has gone through a rigorous auditing and certification process to confirm that the product was manufactured in the United States of America, using U.S. labor, and that each component of the product was manufactured in the U.S. We'll drink to that!
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Aside from Mardi Gras day, the most significant day for the Mardi Gras Indians is St. Joseph's Day. Around sundown on this day, the Mardi Gras Indians once again dress in their feathers and suits and take to the streets to meet other "gangs." Also, the Mardi Gras Indian Council and Tambourine and Fan organization put on an annual "Super Sunday".. more parade info |
Legendary Marine Free Fishing Seminars
Legendary Marine, the Gulf Coast's largest boat dealership and multi-year winner of top boat dealer sales and service awards, has recently brought Skeeter Saltwater boats aboard to join its extensive new product line-up, To celebrate the launch of Skeeter to the market, Legendary Marine is hosting an action ... more info |
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Galveston Island Beach Revues May 18-19
Building on the success of last year's record attendance, the 2012 Galveston Island Beach Revue returns Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th to historic Galveston Island. This year's Friday night "Bands & Bombshells" concert expands with a larger concert area as well as themed vendors and classic cars. Saturday's Bathing Beauties Contest will ... more info |
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MS Research Reserve to Offer Birding Bird Cruise
The Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) will offer a spring birding cruise through the outer waters of the Reserve on Sat, March 24, from 8 -11 a.m. Participants will be guided by a NERR ... more info
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The Houston Heights Association is pleased to announce plans for the 2012 Houston Heights Home & Garden Tour and the Candlelight Dinner & Auction. Mark the calendar now for these not-to-be-missed annual events that ... more info |
 | | Fashion Week NOLA |
New Orleans, LA Fashion. Connect. Impress. These are the key words to describe the mission of Fashion Week New Orleans. From the formal to the casual to the almost-bare, the widest possible range of men's and women's fashion will be on display here from March 21-25.
Starting on the first day of spring, particular emphasis is expected to be on warm-weather apparel. Inspired by Fashion Week New York and Louisiana's richly diverse culture, Fashion Week NOLA's goal is to showcase the talents and ... more info |
 | | Pensacola Museum of Art |
Opening on March 22 in conjunction with the Art in Bloom Gala will be exhibitions by two highly talented artists at the Pensacola Museum of Art. Garden of Eden features 24 color still-life photographs of fruits and vegetables, inspired by the paintings of Old Masters by artist Andrzej Maciejewski. Born in Poland, Maciejewski fell in love with the camera early. In his still life photographs, that which looks perfect belies corruption. While they appear to be pristine, further examination shows fruits and vegetables with label stickers or wrapped ... more info |
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The Third annual Golf Tournament benefiting the Aransas County Emergency Medical Services will be held at the Rockport Country Club on Monday, March 26. The event is a Four Person Handicapped Scramble beginning with a shotgun start at 8:30a.m. In addition to the golf tournament and luncheon, Hole Sponsorships are available. Money raised will be used towards the purchase of a much needed new ambulance .... more information |
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St. Patty's Recipes
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St. Patty's Day Food
and Drink Recipes |
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2011 Readers' Choice
Best Gulf Coast Towns | |
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Port Aransas Art Center
Plans ArtFest,
New Logo Contest
The Art Center for the Islands has changed its name to the Port Aransas Art Center! They are having a contest for a new logo, one that is reflective of the island community and evidence of the center's artistic contributions as a gallery and arts education center. Anyone may enter as many designs as you wish. Deadline March 15th! Entry forms are ... more info
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Full Moon Dates
April 6 - Pink Moon
May 6 - Flower Moon
June 4 - Strawberry Moon
July 3 - Buck Moon
Aug. 2 & 31 - Blue Moon
Sept. 30 - Harvest Moon
Oct. 29 - Hunter's Moon
Nov. 28 - Frost Moon
Dec. 28 - Cold Moon
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North Padre Island Real Estate
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